Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Company: The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Rockville , Maryland
Apply Now Apply Now w/ LinkedIn The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention
(USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that
collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to
develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and
food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence
manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more
than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to
deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality
medicines and supplements worldwide.Brief Job Overview--- This is a
non-supervisory position responsible to assist in plan, direct,
improve, and implement USP's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
programs and to ensure a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free
work environment.--- The incumbent will play a major role in
providing support and driving continuous improvement to all US
sites (Rockville, Frederick, DC, and Richmond)--- The incumbent
will interface with other internal departments and some external
organizations.How will YOU create impact here at USP?--- Performs
all phases of audits to identify potential EHS, workplace hazards,
program deficiencies, and liabilities.--- Responds to and
investigates workplace injuries and near-miss events.--- Recommends
and implements appropriate risk mitigation measures to
management.--- Creates and provides general and program specific
EHS training to staff such as but not limited to, new hire,
blood-borne pathogen, contractor safety, emergency, and safety
preparedness.--- Provides guidance and supervision of contractors
involved with EHS duties and/or contingent staff for occupational
hygiene duties, which may include motivating, training, and
coaching.--- Revises, prepares, and implements several EHS
programs, procedures, work instructions, trainings, and plans.---
Supports EHS team in the management of all hazardous material and
hazardous waste activities including the collection,
transportation, and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance
with all applicable regulations. Reviews new hazardous materials
and checks incoming material for SDS's, unique usage and storage
characteristics. Works with end user to ensure proper usage and
disposal. Provides guidance as necessary.--- Reviews and maintains
SDS data system.--- Develops and oversees EHS training programs for
employees in areas such as employee right-to-know, hazardous
material handling, laser safety, emergency response, industrial
hygiene, and life safety.--- Drives compliance with applicable
Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Maryland Department of Environment
(MDE)regulations and best practices, local fire code, Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality, City of Richmond, Virginia
Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) and Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) biosafety guidelines, and all record keeping
requirements.--- Manages and troubleshoots the visitor/contractor
acknowledgment system and assist in contractor safety
implementation and compliance.--- Keeps abreast of regulatory
issues and technologies, including but not limited to EPA, OSHA,
MDE, DOT.--- Completes and submits several regulatory reports
including but not limited to Montgomery County, EPA, and Maryland
Department of Environment.--- Provides support for continuous
improvement and modification of US Security.--- Assists with EHS
and Facility key projects and work activities to design, develop,
and implement risk mitigations and controls.Who USP is Looking
For?The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding
of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and
equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build
credibility with stakeholders, along with the following
competencies and experience:--- Bachelor's degree required,
preferably in an EHS/scientific discipline (environmental, chemical
or life science preferred).--- 5 - 10 years of experience in a
scientific environment with 5+ years' experience dedicated to
performing Environmental Health and Safety program activities.---
Ability to assist in applying chemical and environmental
regulations and developing compliant workplace programs.---
Experience interpreting Federal, State and Local regulations
regarding EHS programs.--- Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and the
ability to effectively communicate with and work well with others
to manage projects, meetings.--- Exceptional organizational skills
with a high consideration to detail.--- Must possess time
management skills and can meet deadline and work well independently
as well as in a group environment effectively and efficiently under
minimal supervision.--- Has critical thinking and problem-solving
skills but is able to understand the departments overall
objectives.--- Team player with ability to build lasting productive
business relationships with management and peers.--- Ability and
desire to work well with a diverse group employees and customers in
a cooperative and friendly manner.--- Proficiency in MS office
(Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) and technical
savvy.Additional Desired Preferences--- Prior experience in a
scientific, biotech or pharma-based industry.--- The ability to
influence without direct authority.--- Results driven with
demonstrated successful outcomes.--- Ability to handle multiple
priorities in a fast-paced environment.--- Excellent written and
verbal communications skills.--- Able to work flexible hours when
needed. In addition to normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, serves on a team to provide 24 hour a day, 7
days a week response to emergency alarm calls and can be available
on short notice to support requests during unusual hours,
especially early or late in the day during the business
week.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.USP provides you with the
benefits you need to protect yourself and your family today and
tomorrow. From company-paid time off, comprehensive healthcare
options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your
personal and financial wellbeing is protected.COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy (will apply to the selected candidate(s) hired):As a
condition of employment with the United States Pharmacopeial
Convention's (USP) duty to provide and maintain a workplace free of
known hazards, all employees and contingent staff hired after July
1st, 2021, must be fully vaccinated unless a reasonable
accommodation is approved. Your recruiter will advise
accordingly.USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity
employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed
to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our
work-from the standards we make to the partnerships and
conversations we cultivate. An environment where every employee
feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited
to, personality, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities,
education, religion, gender identity and expression, life
experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional
differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed
to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to
individuals with disabilities.Note: USP does not accept unsolicited
resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible
for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific
written agreement with USP.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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